MPITI-SEHLABATHEBE FUELS SEHLABATHEBE’S ECONOMIC BOOM
The newly completed 91-kilometer Mpiti-Sehlabathebe road, now named the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway, is poised to drive economic transformation in the region. This critical road connects Qacha’s Nek to the scenic Sehlabathebe National Park (SNP), unlocking fresh economic opportunities, boosting tourism, and laying the foundation for thriving local businesses. Since its completion in March 2024, the […]
LESOTHO HOPES FOCAC TO BEAR FRUITFUL RESULTS
With only two days left before the official launch of the much anticipated Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) hosted in Beijing, Lesotho hopes it addresses major issues like infrastructure. This is according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport MrMatjato Moteane , who is among Prime Minister Mr Sam Matekane’s delegation. He […]
ROAD FUND APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE CEO
Road Fund has appointed Mrs ‘Mats’epang Sekhokoane as the new Chief Executive Officer on a five-year contractual basis. She comes in as the fourth and first female CEO of Road Fund. One of the members of the board of directors for Road Fund Mr Mocheta Makara outlined that the CEO is entrusted with the responsibility […]
GOVERNMENT APPLAUDED ON ROAD MAINTENANCE
With the ongoing road maintenance that the government of Lesotho has engaged in parts of the Maseru City, some citizens have voiced their satisfaction on these developments. Speaking in an interview with LENA, Mr.Teboho Moiloa said that maintaining the road infrastructure is crucial for ensuring safety and efficient transportation networks. He added that regular road […]
MOSHOESHOE I AIRPORT GETS ATTENTION
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has decided to implement the Moshoeshoe I airport Master Plan instead of hiring another consultant. In an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA), the Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Matjato Moteane, on responding to the question on the progress of the master plan of the airport, […]
MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY IN SNOW
Motorists are urged to be patient and drive slowly as much as they can as the snow continues to fall. Road Safety Officer Mr Setsoto Putsoa appealed to motorists in an interview with LENA, to increase their following distances enough so that they could have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead of them. […]
MMB HANDS OVER ALCOHOL EVIDENT CENTER TRUCK
The Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB), in collaboration with stakeholders, continue to promote responsible alcohol consumption and road safety in Lesotho. As part of their efforts, they handed over an Alcohol Evident Center Truck to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to enhance enforcement of liquor laws and regulations. On behalf of the Country Director of […]
DIGITALISATION FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY
The Department of Transport and Traffic, Lesotho Road Fund and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) from South Africa held a meeting to discuss the importance of efficient service delivery via the electronic National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) aimed at providing national traffic information. In his opening remarks, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, […]
GOVT PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NTMP
The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane says the government has pledged to support the National Transport Master Plan (NTMP) initiative as it aligns with the transformative and reformist approach that the government adopted to chart a developmental path of the country. He said this when officially opening the workshop on the […]
EVALUATION OF ROAD ACCIDENTS VITAL-PUBLIC WORKS MINISTER
The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane says the ministry should conduct an evaluation of road accidents to establish ways to reduce accidents, deaths and injuries. This, Mr. Moteane said at the press conference held in Maseru with the purpose to give an insight into on-road operations during the 2023 Easter holidays. […]
